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Contributor I
June 6, 2017

Sonos vs. Amazon Echo

  • June 6, 2017
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Does anyone know how to make the sonos system operate with voice commands similar to the Amazon Echo?
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    Airgetlam
    June 6, 2017
    It doesn't, yet. Right now, Sonos is working on an integration with the Amazon Echo system, which has been promised to be released this year.
    Bruce
    Cazualchatter
    Enthusiast I
    June 7, 2017
    Does anyone know how to make the sonos system operate with voice commands similar to the Amazon Echo?

    Start up Echo, say Alexa, send a message to Sonos CEO - "Hurry up I have been waiting a long time for the integration to be announced! Don't deliver tomorrow when i wanted it yesterday"

    or

    Just wait patiently till the announcement and run an upgrade on your Sonos / Echo systems.
    Music + Movies on 2x Play 1s + Sub + Playbar. Amazon Echo Dot + Google Home Mini. Beautiful impulsive music.
    June 7, 2017
    If you have a 5 unit and are in a hurry to get a preview of what is coming, buy a Dot, wire connect it to the 5 and start. Later the upgrade will allow this to be done without wires and therefore also on Sonos kit that does not have a line in jack.
    Or so I understand, and am open to being corrected.
    controlav
    Lead Maestro
    June 14, 2017
    Go to the Skills store, search for Sonos. You'll find my skill there, use that. No need to wait for Sonos.
    Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
    Lyricist I
    July 2, 2017
    Come on Sonos.... you should have had this out a long long time ago. Just saying.
    jgatie
    July 2, 2017
    Come on Sonos.... you should have had this out a long long time ago. Just saying.

    So you have experience with the software development cycle when integrating Alexa Voice Control into multi-room audio platforms?
    Lyricist I
    July 2, 2017
    I do have experience with software development companies. I've funded 3 of them. ; )
    jgatie
    July 2, 2017
    Not what I asked. I asked if you have kexperience with the software develoment cycle of this particular integration.
    Lyricist III
    August 18, 2017
    What you should know about our new privacy statement
    Next week, we’ll be introducing some important updates to our privacy statement. Sonos owners and anyone who visits our website will be asked to acknowledge this new policy when we update our software and systems in the coming days. The new privacy statement covers what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you can make about both.
    We use the data you share with us to improve your listening experience. For example, the information we collect allows us to understand your system’s performance so we can make improvements to Sonos software and keep it secure. The data also makes tools like Trueplay tuning possible, so your speakers sound great in every room. And as we introduce new ways for you to control Sonos, like with your voice and via music service apps and smart home integrations, the data you provide makes these experiences seamless.
    Airgetlam
    August 18, 2017
    Just how many threads are you going to post this on?
    Bruce